ARTICLE: Extended Warranties. Yes or No?

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I took 3rd and 4th year extended warranty for my Santro last month for Rs. 4600. The price quoted also varies depending on when the extended warranty is taken. Taking it within 90 days of delivery costs the lowest.

As a continuation of the discussions on another thread, I'm sharing details of what is included in the extended warranty on my Tata Safari. There is a general misconception that only items which do not generally fail are covered but I don't think that view is correct.

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I took 3rd and 4th year extended warranty for my Santro last month for Rs. 4600. The price quoted also varies depending on when the extended warranty is taken. Taking it within 90 days of delivery costs the lowest.

Good thing. I made the mistake of not taking an extended warranty for my Santro since none of my earlier cars needed it and almost ended up paying through my nose for a crankshaft failure.

I bought a Ford Feasta 1.6 in DEc 2007 and took a total maintenance plan. I t covered all maintainance and part ( except fuel and Tyres.lol) for a priod of three years or 36000 km which ever was first. was it worth it guys

I had a doubt on the warranty of Verna vgt.I had seen a press release were Hyundai was saying about the 4 year warranty for the diesel Verna,i got in touch with the dealer and they dint have any idea.
Has anyone gone for it till date,
ram

The 5th year extended warranty of Getz costs 8000. I am thinking whether to go for it as I am not sure whether I would upgrade earlier.

Do you guys think it is worth it? The terms and conditions remains the same as other warranty.

The information I got earlier was wrong. The terms and conditions of 5th year warranty is different, ONLY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION are covered. It costs 2350. I have gone for it today, just for peace of mind at a small cost.

The information I got earlier was wrong. The terms and conditions of 5th year warranty is different, ONLY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION are covered. It costs 2350. I have gone for it today, just for peace of mind at a small cost.

Today I went to Trident Hyundai, Inner Ring Road to get 5th year extended warranty for my Getz. The receptionist told me that 5th year warranty is not available. When I insisted that it is available she called the service executive.
The service executive told me that extended warranty is not available, only Engine and Transmission warranty is available in the fifth year. He refered to the circular from Hyundai on the notice board. I again confirmed with him the same as was I was informed on the phone by another executive that 5th year comprehensive extended warranty for Getz is available for Rs.8000. I belived him and went for ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION warranty for Rs.2350. Now I find from the press release that both schemes are available.

Just wanted your opinion on whether the Extended Warranty on the Swift is worth it or not. Basically there is a extended warranty component in the on road price. The amount isn't a big one, although it adds to the price. As of now, in Delhi I need to pay 2400 for 2yrs (+1 extra by dealer) for this.

Do you suggest I go in for it? (It's a maruti )
Benefits ?

looking forward to your responses.

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Hi guys, need some help on this extended warranty thing. Have booked an i10 kappa magna which will be delivered this week but am still in two minds about this extended warranty thing. Also came across people telling me that service guys also replace good parts with old ones how true is that. Am getting a 3rd year extended warranty for 4k. If it helps am also getting free mats if i take the extended warranty